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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 29, 1946

Page

5

Sunnyside Triumph Over Yornup In Tight Cricket Clash

Sunnyside win again after scoring 196 as J Dwyer takes 3 for 31 for Yornup, O'Dea top scores 25 not out from four, while W Braund and Roy control Yornup’s reply. Farquhar adds 30, Giblett 8, Roe 24, and White 10 in a brisk batting display, with strong bowling from M Roe and Timms.

O'Dea Sunnyside Farquhar Timms Max Roe Yornup W. Dwyer W. Braund Roy A. W. Wheatley R. Marshall F. Lee Steere N. Marshall M. Roe Dwyer D. Giblett K. Smith A. Braund G. Farquhar F. Braines Roe J. Timms J. Dwyer Lee Steere Braund . Ae M. O’deanot R. Timms J. Davis W Timms R. Pear

Uninteresting Bridgetsown–Greenbushes Match Ends Quietly

Bridgetown sides Railways and Greenbushes played a slow match at Bridgetown on Sunday Greenbushes declared at 166 for 7 leaving Bridge town 167 to win Stumps saw Bridgetown at 4 for 76 Batsman of the day was R Harrod 68 for Greenbushes Highest Railways score came from Harrison 23 with others low Bowling: Hogan 3 7 overs Crowley 1 for 36 Harrison 0 for 0 Close 2 for 38 and Perks 1 for 38 keep Bridgetown in check with few runs noted

Railways Greenbushes Bridgetown R. Harrod Hogan Close Harrison Perks

Nannup Wins Openers With Young Team Victory Over Jarrahwood

Nannup, fielding the youngest side in years, defeated Jarrahwood as R Wakefield led with 7 for 19 in Jarrahwood's first innings and top-scored with 21 for Nannup. Jarrahwood's R Lyons claimed several wickets. match bowling figures show Lyons 7 for 19 and 4 for 21 across both sides.

Jarrahwood R. Lyons

Breeders and River Handicaps Include Noted Scratchings

Saturday race card lists breeders' handicap with Bomnara LeeChilde General Monty among entries and multiple scratchings. River Handicap shows runners such as Silfred Derby Sheik Lady Narella with several names scratched, while South Beach and Richmond Park handcaps feature Keysbrook Stormy Morn and Royal's Hope with further scratches noted.

Thoroughbred Racecard Fragments From Multiple Meets

A fragmented racecard lists horses and results across Melbourne, Dalkeith, Hamelin, Subiaco, Tanunda, Cotteslo ur, Reeves, Busselton and Scarborough hand icaps. Entries include Distinction Gold Artillery Royal Enfield Scottish Law Star of Hope Liberation and others with odds or placings partially shown.

Dalkeith Merry Imp Dardanup Liberation Ale Scarborough Kondinin Amcome Kingscote

Mellows wins toss as Railways chase 166 set by Greenbushes

Snick Mellows wins the toss for the Railways for the third straight match and sends Greenbushes in as Dilkes and Roberts open. Harrod and Collins resist then fall to K Crowley’s swing, Perks and Harrod build a key partnership before Harrod injures his knee. At lunch Railways 68, Greenbushes declare 7 for 166. Railways reach 76 at stumps with Mellows, Close, Harrison contributing as fielding miscues color the day.

Railways Cricket Club selects Sunday lineup

Railways cricket team will choose players for Sunday from Mellows Close Hog an Crowley Harrison Glancy White Faithfull Nye Guy Heywood Crowley Semmens Shep hard. Match kicks off at 11 a.m. on the show grounds with afternoon tea provided.

Rh. Mellows A. BE. Close Hogan K. Crowley T. W. Harrison EF. Glancy W. White G. Faithfull H. Nye L. Guy R. Heywood D. Crowley F. Semmens

Bridgetown Trots Enter Nominations For December Meet

Bridgetown Trotting Club secretary R Leonhardt says nominations for the Bridgetown Trots meet on December 7 are exceptionally good. Entries come from Harvey and Manjimup for six events. Baron Mavista headlines the visitors with two doubles in recent meets. He Will Win is noted for speed and form in Perth and Harvey ahead of the mile wile and 14 mile distances.

Bridgetown R. Leonhardt Harvey Manjimup Baron Mavista Perth

Bridgetown Scouts Welcome A Millward To Group

A Millward was welcomed by Bridgetown Scouts and is hoped to stay long term. A Working Bee at the hospital drew only a small turnout and thanks are extended to Mr. Leo Wheatley and Mr. R Harrison for a table gift. The monthly meeting is set for December 3 at the Scout Hall.

Leo. Wheatley R. Harrison Association

South West Bowling League season schedule outlined

The South West Bowling League lists match dates and venues from December to March. Home clubs handle scoring cards, and results must be sent to the league secretary within seven days. Events include Carnivals at Collie and Bunton, with Inter Zone Finals set for March 30.

Collie

Opening Fours Start Season in Ladies Bowls Club

Four teams opened the Ladies Bowling Club season with Mrs Moulton’s side beating Mrs Wilkin’s and Mrs Elder’s crew toppling Mrs Zinnecker’s on day one. Sunday saw Moulton’s team prevail over Zinnecker and Elder’s win over Wilkin. Next Saturday features a clash of lead ing fours with Moulton and Elder teams, plus a contest for third. Teams: Moulton capt, Salvair, Mitchell, Cox. Wilkins capt, Toyer, Windass, Kirby. Elder capt, Cherrie, Dusting, Ramage. Zinnecker capt, Meredith, Briggs, Summers.

Mrs. Moulton Mrs. Wilkin Mrs. Elder Mrs. Zinnecker Mesdames Moulton Salvair Mitchell Cox Wilkins Toyer Windass Kirby Elder Cherrie Dusting Ramage Zinnecker Meredith Briggs Summers

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W. Wheatley Mellows Roberts Westlake Semmons Harrod L. Perks Broomfield Sun, Sidh Fitness Nannup T. Curtis Dean Baker L. Ball Wakefield F. Harrison Scott I Wakefield P. Savage Crothers Wakefield E. Tonkin K. Vernon Wakefield K. McLend Scott Blythe W. Weldon Wakefield G. Kerr W. McLaughlin Thers L. Dean FE. Lyons R. Wakefield J. Crothers Blythe L. Dall P. Sauvage Tonkin Tluiyons W. Weldon Lyons G. Kerr W. McLaughlin Cane A. Kearney McLaughlin BE. Lyons D. Blythe McLeod R. Scott Ball C. Aspline Vernon A. Baker Savage W. Dean G. Baker Lyons Sundries B. Tonkin Advocate Breeders' Handicap Bomnara Lee Childe Monty Desert Marvel Idol Lee Solstretta Thailand Sheikson Charwill Lady Natalie Carlinda Red General Pee Mavista Lady Marrita Corvette Ronalta Silfred Derby Sheik Lady Narella Lady Lawn Sheik Golden Heather Bright Bob Alibi Lord Sheik Lulu Mick Emerald Golden Warrah Ranji Direct Arabian Lily Dad's Gift Lady Volo South Beach Handicap Keysbrook Stormy Morn Dallingwood Bell Advista Ivy Derby Foray Lee Dudley Corinthian Rose Minting Council Wise General Arabian Owyhee Sheik Richmond Park Royal Percy Royal Robert Wirra Rosettta Gipsy Tap Neatly Reg Runner Johnnie Robert Kalrock Leighton Handicap Wilna Novonia Gold Branch Merriles Lila Robert Lorna Dalla Eurolie Boy Lockhardt Valista Fremantle Para Derby Sheilkwood Pese Grilliant Mareche Tennessee Wood Glen Wilfred King Tony Ronald Logan Melbourne LOWAN Priority General Cunningham Two Kings Titan Snick Dilkes Farmer Clover Colling Collins Grandstand Bull Crowley Ibw Darky White Freeman C. Perks Grandstandingland Westlake Fieldeman South End Semmens Harvog Railways Cricket Club Vocate R. Urquhart Chaff Wigmore’s Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd F. Criter and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association C. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd Shell Depot P.O. Box Bridgetown Scouts A. Millward Pixie Henderson Fisher’s Garage South-West Bowling League Balingup Red Blue Nanpup Balinguye Nannup White Busselton Vauxhalls Bedfords G. R. Brathwaite Steere St Nla.gov
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